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Illon Ross Fish
also known as Fish, Lonny
About Illon
Biography
To date, I have represented thousands of individuals including doctors, athletes, entertainers and even lawyers. I attribute my success to my compassion, empathy and fearlessness.
Each client that I represent has issues that are generally the most important affair in their life at that time. I never lose sight of that fact and try and not only make myself available to field inquiries, but am honest with my clients, rather than just telling them what they want to hear.
At the age of 15, I began to attend college. I was plunged in a room with adults at a young age and forced to compete with those who had much more life experience. Not only did I compete with students much older than me, I became active against racial profiling and other civil rights. At the age of 20 I went to law school to study law at Temple University.
There was never a doubt that I would be fighting for the rights of individuals as I began working in various law offices six years before graduating law school. While in law school, I volunteered my time with local high schools teaching trial advocacy. At the age of 23, I was one of the youngest in recent memory to graduate from Temple Law School. I was able to focus much of my studies in trial work and evidence, as, there was no doubt I was going to be a trial lawyer. As you may know, Temple Law School has been ranked #1 in trial annually.
My life experiences have left me to be fearless in the courtroom. Upon opening my law firm in 2005, I immediately began trying cases to verdict in cases ranging in seriousness ranging from DUI to Murder. Unlike many lawyers, I have no fear of trial. At my age, with over 10 years of experience, I not only have the energy to fight alongside my clients, but the experience as well.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
21 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-650 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Law Offices of Lonny Fish
1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Illon Ross Fish's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 20 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sonia | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding attorney
Mr Fish is a trully amazing attorney. His skills and knowledge in the court room are just impressive. He is the best attorney anyone can have by their side. Do not hesitate to hire him. He represented my brother, who was charged with a Dui, and speeding tickets. Mr. Fish was able to f...
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
You won’t find a better lawyer. If he tell you he going get the job done then he’s going get it done. If you having legal problems then Lonney is your guy. He fights for the people.
Posted by Jack | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer in Philly
Mr. Fish is both knowledgeable and courteous. I had a probation issue and Mr Fish resolved my problem at a reasonable cost and held my hand at every step. I recommend Mr Fish to anyone seeking legal help.
Posted by Jeffrey | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Responsive
Was very responsive to me and my family. He helped navigate a reduction of bail and we look forward to the next part of the case.
Posted by Adrianna | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and he cares
He cares about his clients and he was honest with us, even if it was what we didn’t want to hear. He kept telling us we had to know the truth.
Illon Ross Fish's Lawyer Endorsements
"Great attorney. We worked on several cases together. He cares about his clients."
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"I've known Lonny since law school. He excelled in class, and is even more impressive in the courtroom. He's bright, focused, and trustworthy, and has earned my strongest endorsement."
"Lonny is professional, knowledgeable, and fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
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"I endorse this lawyer Illon is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession."
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"I endorse Mr. Fish. I have know Mr. Fish for a number of years and he has become one of the most visible criminal attorneys in the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center. He is a diligent and zealous advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2025
updated on 06/02/2025Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2017
Top Attorney, Avvo
2016
Clients choice, Thmtk
2015
top contributor, avvo
2015
Clients choice, Avvo
2002
Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Lonny Fish
2014 - 2017
Of Counsel, Voloshen, Divinsky and Associates
2004 - 2004
Intern, Defender's Association Of Philadelphia
2003 - 2004
Mock Trial Coach, Strawberry Mansion High
Associations
2017 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2017 - Present
Russian Speaking Professional NetworkMember
2005 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. King
Not guilty
Commonwealth v. KB
Not guilty
Com v f.d
Case dismissed due to lack of evidence
Commonwealth v. A.H.
Murder Counts Dismissed
Education
2005
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Pittsburgh
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Commonwealth v. Nezhikhovskaya
House Arrest for Mom Charged in Quadriplegic Daughter’s Death
2020
Commonwealth v. Nezhikhovskaya
House Arrest for Mom Charged in Quadriplegic Daughter’s Death
2017
Upper Darby woman accused of dropping fentanyl at school faces new charges
Drug Charges
2017
Trial begins for woman who caused crash that killed firefighter Denny DeVoe
Vehicular Homicide
2017
Tokyo Rose
Technology in the Courtroom
2017
Phoenixeville Hospital
Candidate interview
2017
East brandyine township building
Lonny Fish for Magisterial District Judge
2016
They put her in a coma.....
Murder Charges/Coma
2013
Commonwealth v. Holloman
Murder charges dropped in drag racing case
2008
Child Support Court Talk Show #1
Baby Mama Drama
Publications
2015
Superior Court
Commonwealth v. Haughton
2015
AVVO
Top 6 Most Common issues on PCRA (Post Conviction Relief Act in PA)
Languages
English
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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25 Jan 2021
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10 Nov 2020
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11 Nov 2020